Last Chance: Enroll your Thai Producers in the Responsible Recruitment Project
amfori’s Responsible Recruitment project in Thailand is in full progress. Invite your producers to sign up now and reserve a spot for workshops this May!
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Andy Hall Verdict: Negative Impact on Human Rights Development in Thailand
amfori is concerned about the verdict of Thai court which found Andy Hall guilty of defamation for research on migrant worker rights in the Thai food sector.
Unleash Opportunity Conference 2018: Registrations Open!
Get ready to book your place and Unleash Opportunity in Amsterdam on the 12-13 June
US Tariffs on China: amfori stands against protectionism
Read our reaction to the White House’s latest decision to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium
amfori Joins Call for Cambodian Government to Safeguard Human Rights
amfori has joined five other influential organisations in signing a letter urging the Cambodian government to take immediate action to promote human and labour rights
Targeted Improvement: Customised Starter-Kits for amfori BEPI Producers
Get the new amfori BEPI starter-kits to help producers understand the most important environmental areas within their operations
Get Ready to Unleash Opportunity in Amsterdam
Find out more about amfori’s annual sustainability conference on 12-13 June
amfori Trade Forum: Calls on All Sides to Contribute to the SDGs
The third amfori Trade Forum brought experts together to discuss sustainability in EU trade policy
#PressForProgress: 8 Ways amfori Advances Women’s Empowerment in Supply Chains
On International Women's Day, amfori joins this global movement to reaffirm our commitment to advancing the rights of women in global supply chains.
EU-Indonesia Trade Talks: Quick Progress Is Imperative
In our latest position paper we call on the two sides to progress quickly in the negotiations to access the large untapped potential in trade relations.
amfori Welcomes 2018 Accord Continuation
We consider this a positive decision that will contribute to ensure the continuation of the work and progress made so far in building safety in the country.
Social Dialogue in the Moroccan Food Sector
In December 2017, amfori teamed up with the Marine Stewardship Council to explore responsible business practices in Casablanca.
Understanding SMEs Sourcing Models and Due Diligence
amfori participated in the OECD’s annual Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector to share our experience in supporting SMEs.
Managing Risk Along the Supply Chain
amfori launches its latest tool, Country Due Diligence, to support companies in their ongoing due diligence processes in sourcing countries.
Environmental Training Extends to India
Beginning this year off to a good start, amfori BEPI offered its first ever workshop in New Delhi to support its growing network of producers in India.
We are now amfori
Building on our 40 years of experience, and taking into account the current and future challenges for businesses, we have evolved to better support our members. Our new bold strategy and name will ensure we can enable organisations to enhance human prosperity, use natural resources responsibly, drive open trade globally.
EU Trade Policy: Moving Ahead in Challenging Times
FTA in collaboration with the EU Office to Hong Kong and Macao presented insights on EU trade policy and the global rise of protectionism.
BEPI Joins the Environmental Initiative of the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles
FTA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (Textilbündnis) affirming the association’s commitment to sustainable chemical and environmental management in textile supply chains.
Injecting Fresh Momentum for Trade and Development
FTA along with 14 other organisations signed a joint letter calling on WTO members to show commitment at the upcoming 11th Ministerial Conference.
Leading Brands and Trade Associations Call on Myanmar to Respect Rights
Leading garment brands and trade associations from Europe and the US have called on the Myanmar government to respect the rights of the ethnic minority population of Rakhine State or risk further eroding business and investor confidence.
Empowering Women in the Workplace
FTA attended a UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights consultation on ways to incorporate a gender lens in the UN Guiding Principles, providing a practical business case for empowering women in supply chains.
Finding Solutions for Effective Remedy
Core to the association’s business and values, FTA participated in the 2017 UN Annual Forum on Business and Human Rights by co-organising two panel sessions on this year’s theme, the role of business in remediation.
amfori Formalises its Grievance Mechanism Procedure
To further promote transparency, FTA has streamlined this process making a grievance form and policy available on its website. Consolidated data will also be published on a quarterly basis.
Stepping up Social Performance Competences in Morocco
FTA joined a private public partnership, formalising an agreement with eight different actors from the Moroccan and Spanish government, industry associations, and the private sector to enhance social responsibility in the country.